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G805 RGT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,090 mi
Last recorded38,090 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 RGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 38,090 miles

brake fluid low

damage to osf wing

Fail 19 May 2011 38,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

damage to osf wing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 97,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

due to after market lowering susp;ension kit vehicle underneath shows signs of grounding out

vehicle has had substantial welding to most of the underside flloor area but appears to have been welded from inside the vehicle with no way to inspect the quality of repair

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,923 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front brake hoses insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2007 97,498 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 97,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 92,221 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 92,202 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 88,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 88,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G805 RGT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G805 RGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G805 RGT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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